1. Rethinking Sleep
Thursday, February 23, 2017

2. Do Now
Which statement best shows how the author reveals the narrator’s opinion of Ruby?
A by telling about the purchase of the first sewing machine in lines 8 through 10
B by including the explanation given to the man in lines 31 through 33
C by quoting Ruby’s words when she sees the replacement machine in line 39
D by describing Ruby’s reaction to the sewing machine in line 41

3. Daily Report Date Agenda Objective
February 23, 2017
Agenda
Do Now
Daily Report
Do Now Review
Rethinking Sleep
Identifying Sources
Analyzing Randall’s Argument
Discussion Effectiveness of Sources & Evidence
Closure
Homework
2 Read Theory quizzes 85%+
Objective
We will evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text.
Standard
RI.6.8 3

4. Do Now Review
Which statement best shows how the author reveals the narrator’s opinion of Ruby?
A by telling about the purchase of the first sewing machine in lines 8 through 10
B by including the explanation given to the man in lines 31 through 33
C by quoting Ruby’s words when she sees the replacement machine in line 39
D by describing Ruby’s reaction to the sewing machine in line 41

5. Moving On…
S L A N T

6. Remember our Objective
We will evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text.

7. “Rethinking Sleep”
Today we will be identifying the source of Reasons and Evidence that Randall uses. Then, we will evaluate the effectiveness of the source and evidence.

8. “Analyzing Randall’s Argument”
Reasons
Evidence
Source
You’re not alone in ignoring the quoted fact that eight straight hours of sleep is essential.
“Thanks in part to technology…41 million people in the US…get six hours or less of sleep a night”
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2012

9. “Rethinking Sleep”
Work independently to identify the remaining sources
We must also evaluate the effectiveness of the source and evidence.
Which sources are more reliable?
Which reason supported by evidence did you find most important to Randall’s argument?
Why did you choose this as important to the argument?

10. Closure
Quick Write:
Which reasons or evidence were most effective in supporting Randall’s argument?